Warning against 'fishy' salmon deals

The attempt to thwart dodgy deals involving illegally caught or sold salmon is being launched by the Ness District Salmon Fishery Board.

Chris Conroy, director of the board, said: “Only farmed salmon or those caught in legal net fisheries can be sold in Scotland. It is completely illegal to sell any rod caught salmon, whether by the angler themselves or third parties such as restaurants or fishmongers. The law applies to portions as well as entire fish.

“Furthermore it is an offence for a person to be in possession of any salmon believing that, or in circumstances in which it would have been reasonable for them to suspect that, the fish had been illegally taken, killed or landed.

He said the board had also stepped up its anti-poaching patrols to try to catch offenders before they can sell illegal fish.